The Authority’s 2,600 employees operate, maintain and support bus, light rail, incline and paratransit services for approximately 200,000 daily riders. Port Authority is currently focused on enacting a number of improvements to make service more efficient and easier to use. Numerous projects are either underway or in the planning stages, including implementation of smart card technology, real-time vehicle tracking and on-street bus rapid transit. Port Authority began serving the community in March 1964. The Authority was created in 1959 when the Pennsylvania Legislature authorized the consolidation of 33 private transit carriers, many of which were failing financially. The consolidation included the Pittsburgh Railways Company along with 32 independent bus and inclined plane companies. By combining fare structures and centralizing operations, Port Authority established the first unified transit system in Allegheny County.

The project scope for consists of workstations, offices and seating.

Project Details:

New workstations were delivered and installed to create an open floor plan and promote a collaborative and productive work environment for employees, new seating was also added along with new offices.